Q. Consider the following statements:
1.Rules of Procedure and Conduct of Business in Lok Sabha gives the Speaker the discretion to expunge any words or expressions used in the debate that is considered defamatory, indecent, unparliamentary or undignified.
2.It is the duty of the Leader of Opposition to raise the issue and keep unparliamentary words out of Parliament’s records..
Select the correct statements using the codes given below:

[A] 1 only

[B] 2 only

[C] Both 1 and 2

[D] Neither 1 nor 2

Answer: A
Notes:

Explanation –

Statement 1 is correct. Rule 380 of the Rules of Procedure and Conduct of Business in Lok Sabha gives the Speaker the discretion to expunge any words or expressions used in the debate that is considered defamatory, indecent, unparliamentary or undignified.

Statement 2 is incorrect. It is the duty of the Presiding officers of the House to keep unparliamentary words out of Parliament’s records.

Source: ForumIAS